Rare Full Strawberry Moon After Solstice

The Strawberry Moon, the first full moon in June, will occur on Friday, June 21, a day after the summer solstice. This rare alignment, happening only once every 19 to 20 years, will make the moon appear larger and lower in the sky due to the sun reaching its highest point at the solstice. Despite its name, the Strawberry Moon, named after the ripening of strawberries in June, will not appear pink but will have a golden or reddish tint due to Rayleigh scattering. The moon will be visible in the southeast sky just after sunset and will look full for a couple of days. The full moon is also known by various names such as the Green Corn Moon, Mead Moon, and Hot Moon, reflecting different cultural traditions. The next notable full moon, the Buck Moon, will rise in July.